Fling to the Finish
Released Jan 2024
Fling to the Finish is a cooperative racing game where teammates are tethered together by a stretchy elastic rope. Get up close and personal with your partner to maneuver two characters bouncing, rolling, and flinging their way to the finish line!
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Evaluation
Fling to the Finish left Early Access and launched at version 1.0 on January 18, 2024, bringing a new level ("They're Here"), new achievements, and a new campaign ending. At launch, developer SplitSide Games explicitly stated they are "continuing to work on the game to make it the best it can be" and planned to bring it to other platforms with crossplay.
That console promise was fulfilled on September 4, 2025, when the game launched simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One — all with full crossplay support against Steam players. This was accompanied by a meaningful patch fixing several online synchronization bugs.
Across the game's full post-launch history, there have been five notable major updates: a Halloween level (November 2021), a Holiday/Bowling level (December 2021), a new Perilous Paradise level (April 2022), the 1.0 launch with a new level (January 2024), and the multiplatform crossplay release (September 2025). These updates span from 2021 through September 2025, establishing a clear and sustained pattern of meaningful content additions.
The most recent major update was September 4, 2025 — roughly 12 months before today (August 27, 2026). The historical gap between major updates has ranged from a couple of months (during the early access era) to about 22 months (between the April 2022 level and the January 2024 1.0 launch). We are approaching the outer edge of that historical window but have not clearly exceeded it. The developer has made no announcement that development is complete, nor have they announced specific upcoming content. The game continues to be sold and supported.
Evidence
Crossplay launched across Nintendo Switch (1 and 2), PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox platforms. Includes bug fixes and an invitation to the developer Discord for community events. Most recent developer communication.
Game launched at v1.0, with developer stating they are 'continuing to work on the game to make it the best it can be' and plan to bring it to other platforms with crossplay.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
In Fling to the Finish, teams of two players race through colorful, chaotic obstacle courses while tethered by a stretchy elastic rope.
When you and your friends first pick up the game your rope will get tangled in practically everything you pass. But as you quickly improve your communication skills you'll learn that the rope is your biggest asset.
Experienced players can use the rope to swing around perilous obstacles, and fling their partner up ledges before they fall to their doom. When partners master using their rope, they're capable of acrobatic feats unachievable in any other platformer!
Teams can show off their skills by competing in online or local races with a bunch of other players!
Every course in Fling to the Finish has a unique theme and style. Race through floating parks, giant casinos, and even worm filled asteroid fields to reach the finish line! We designed every obstacle to force you to use the rope in a new way, so every second is filled with new surprises and memorable moments. The race track even evolves to challenge you as you play, so every race is a nail biter. You'll never know what weird obstacle you'll find next.
Opponents battle back with hails of plungers, sinking weights, and evil lasers if they fall behind. Our items keep the races interesting, and help even the score if one player has more experience than another.
Because you're literally attached to your partner, Fling to the Finish is a truly cooperative experience. If you want, you can even play through Fling to the Finish by sharing a controller with your partner.
This control scheme is great for local co-op, and adds an extra dimension to the game. While you push and pull each other in game, try not to do the same in real life!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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